Air Quality - Principal

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Naperville, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Air Quality Principal for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Naperville, IL office, you will lead air permitting and regulatory compliance programs for private-sector clients with complex technical/regulatory issues in the manufacturing, oil & gas, power, and mining industry consulting groups. You'll develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their processes and develop permitting and compliance strategies to help their facilities maintain operating flexibility. You will also represent the company at conferences and in meetings to resolve project issues, plan and coordinate work, and negotiate contracts. You will work closely with other CEC air quality practice members across the country to develop opportunities, build business relationships, and apply best practices to address client needs, and mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of air quality projects, and in directing or conducting technical reviews of client deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in engineering, environmental science, or related degree
15+ years of relevant experience in air quality/compliance
Consulting or industry experience working with NSR Construction Permitting, Title V, Federal and State air regulations and air regulatory compliance assistance
Established relationships with Illinois EPA and other regional air pollution control agencies
Exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, negotiation, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Well established reputation and recognition as a technical expert in the marketplace
Professional Engineering license in Illinois
Proven experience in business development for air quality/regulatory compliance projects, with the ability to contribute to new sales
Established relationships with industrial trade and professional organizations as well as large, private-sector industrial companies in the Midwest

Responsibilities

Lead air permitting and regulatory compliance programs for private-sector clients.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their processes and develop permitting and compliance strategies.
Represent the company at conferences and in meetings to resolve project issues, plan and coordinate work, and negotiate contracts.
Work closely with other CEC air quality practice members across the country to develop opportunities, build business relationships, and apply best practices.
Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of air quality projects, and in directing or conducting technical reviews of client deliverables.